Ecuador readies major offensive on criminal groups with US support The announcement came days after Ecuador and the U.S. began joint military operations against organized crime groups in the South American country.By Gonzalo Solano, AP18 hours ago
Pentagon confirms identity of soldier killed in KuwaitThe Pentagon previously released the soldier's name but said a medical examiner had to confirm his identity.By Nikki Wentling19 hours ago
Iran war may force US to shift missile defenses from South Korea, Seoul saysThe U.S. Army operates only a small number of THAAD batteries across the world, meaning a deployment can affect multiple theaters.By Eve Sampson20 hours ago
Army approves first new offensive hand grenade in nearly 60 yearsThe M111 relies primarily on blast overpressure rather than fragmented inner pieces to incapacitate, making it better suited for close-quarters combat.By Eve Sampson2 days ago
Military child care centers opening with ‘lightning speed’ under new pilot programThe center brings 216 more child care slots under a DOD contract with nonprofit Armed Services YMCA.By Karen Jowers2 days ago
The ‘Old Guard’ marks centennial of watching over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Concern over the lack of respect for the gravesite led Army Maj. Gen. Fox Conner to order an armed military guard on March 24, 1926. By Claire Barrett3 days ago